Description
TCTSY sessions are designed to help participants connect with their body in the present moment. The focus is on the internal experience of the participant - what forms feel like instead of what they look like. By focusing on the felt sense of the body to inform choice-making, TCTSY provides opportunities for participants to restore their connection between mind and body and to cultivate a sense of agency that is often compromised as a result of surviving trauma.
You will not be asked or expected to talk about your trauma as part of TCTSY. You can feel free to share some of your history as part of the intake process, however during a TCTSY session the focus is on the experience of being in your body.
Group Therapist
I work with adults navigating the effects of complex trauma, attachment wounds, depression, anxiety, perfectionism, substance use and other compulsive behaviors. Many of the people I see are looking for more than talk therapy and feel drawn to mind–body approaches. In our work, we explore not only thoughts and emotions, but also how experiences live in the body, creating new pathways for resilience and connection.
As a trauma therapist, I am certified in EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and also offer Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) through the Center for Trauma and Embodiment—either on its own for complex PTSD or alongside EMDR. I also draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS)/parts work and Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion to support healing. My goal is to help clients establish or restore safety in their bodies and relationships so they can reconnect with their authentic selves.
I bring 23 years of experience as a clinician and 12 years as a yoga facilitator. I have a deep interest in neuroscience and am passionate about continuing to grow both personally and professionally. I believe in the body's innate wisdom to heal. My style is warm, transparent, and collaborative, and I work to co-create a space grounded in trust and compassion.
After nearly 30 years in New England (Boston and Providence), I recently returned to my hometown of Buffalo, NY. I see clients in person in Western New York and via telehealth in New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. I offer weekly or biweekly sessions for new clients and monthly sessions for those in longer-term work.
